---
title: "Something So Right"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/something-so-right-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 287800
imdb_id: "tt0084705"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Something So Right (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/something-so-right-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Something So Right is a television movie released on November 30, 1982, that falls into the comedy and drama genres with a runtime of one hour and forty minutes. Directed by Lou Antonio, the film features a cast that includes Ricky Schroder, Patty Duke, James Farentino, and Fred Dryer. The story centers on a young boy named Joey who lives with his mother. With his father absent from the home, Joey dislikes school, experiences boredom, refuses to follow orders from anyone, and acts like a true little scamp. Reaching her wits end with his behavior, his mother ultimately decides to find a surrogate father or big brother for him. She brings in a man named Arnie to help. Initially, the clumsy Arnie struggles to figure out how to handle the difficult boy. However, as time passes, the dynamic shifts, and everything changes for Joey and those around him as their relationship evolves throughout the course of the film.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The CW, Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lou Antonio
- **Networks / Studios**: List/Estrin Productions, Tisch/Avnet Productions Inc., CBS

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Patty Duke** as *Jeanne Bosnick*
- **Fred Dryer** as *Mike Bosnick*
- **Ricky Schroder** as *Joey Bosnick*
- **James Farentino** as *Arnie Potts*
- **Annie Potts** as *Sunday*
- **Carole Cook** as *Cahuenga*
- **Dick Anthony Williams** as *Morris Elliot*
- **Neva Patterson** as *Mrs. Farrow*
- **Newell Alexander** as *Dapper Man*
- **Ed Call** as *Sergeant Sullivan*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Something So Right online?
Something So Right is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, The Roku Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Something So Right worth watching?
Something So Right holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, TV Movie for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Something So Right and when was it released?
Something So Right is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1982. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Something So Right?
Something So Right was directed by Lou Antonio.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Something So Right — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/287800)
- [Something So Right (TV Movie 1982) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084705/)
- [Something So Right (1982) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/287800-something-so-right/cast)
- [Something So Right (1982) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/something-so-right/credits)

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